An angel just like me [book review]

Hoffman, Mary. An Angel Just Like Me. Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. Dial, 1997. ISBN 0-8037-2265-6. $14.99. Unpaginated. A Pre-2 PB Reviewed by Marsha D. Broadway As Tyler's family decorate their home for Christmas, his brother T.J. discovers that the angel is broken. Tyler is full of questions:”Why do angels all look like girls? Can't boys be angels? Why do they all have gold hair? Aren't there any black angels?” Thus begins Tyler's quest to find “an angel just like me.” After unsuccessful shopping, Tyler shares his problem with Santa, whom he recognizes as Carl, an art student who sometimes babysits him. While mother shares the Christmas story, Tyler has more questions. Meanwhile, across town Carl is working on a special gift. On Christmas, Tyler receives a carved wooden angel that looks just like him. The following day, Tyler visits Carl to thank him. Along with Tyler comes a group of multicultural friends who all want “angels just like them!” This tender story emphasizes inclusion in the Christmas celebration. Gentle and warm watercolors portray a loving family and an inquisitive little boy who wants answers to rational questions. A good selection for family collections and public libraries.

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Hoffman, Mary. An Angel Just Like Me. Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. Dial, 1997. ISBN 0-8037-2265-6. $14.99. Unpaginated. A Pre-2 PB Reviewed by Marsha D. Broadway As Tyler's family decorate their home for Christmas, his brother T.J. discovers that the angel is broken. Tyler is full of questions:”Why do angels all look like girls? Can't boys be angels? Why do they all have gold hair? Aren't there any black angels?” Thus begins Tyler's quest to find “an angel just like me.” After unsuccessful shopping, Tyler shares his problem with Santa, whom he recognizes as Carl, an art student who sometimes babysits him. While mother shares the Christmas story, Tyler has more questions. Meanwhile, across town Carl is working on a special gift. On Christmas, Tyler receives a carved wooden angel that looks just like him. The following day, Tyler visits Carl to thank him. Along with Tyler comes a group of multicultural friends who all want “angels just like them!” This tender story emphasizes inclusion in the Christmas celebration. Gentle and warm watercolors portray a loving family and an inquisitive little boy who wants answers to rational questions. A good selection for family collections and public libraries.

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